I hope this encourages any of you who might be struggling as new food bloggers/photographers. I've had my baby (my Canon DSLR) for almost a year and a half, yet have just recently found my stride. The learning curve can be steep at first. But the satisfaction and, yes, exhilaration of getting the shots you imagine are worth it in the end. Happy clicking!

This picture had stuck to my head and heart since I had seen it in your post. It is so different, rustic and elegant and delicious all at the same time with a very unique composition and colors. A very well deserved win! Congrats!!!

Congratulations. You really deserve it because your pictures are stunning. By the way, I'm holding a giveaway on my blog for Orglamix Organic makeup and you're welcome to come by and enter. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2010/12/orglamix-organic-mineral-makeup-review.html

Congrats! That is an amazing shot. And the fact that you're self taught is so cool! I'm on a steep learning curve. My hubby is a photographer so that has helped me a lot, but I'm kind of independently minded so trying to figure as much as I can on my own. It helps to have inspiring people like you. Tell me, don't you love seeing the world (and food) through the eyes of a photographer?

You totally deserve it. That is a beautiful, interesting to look at photograph. It's a great vote of confidence! I've been admiring your photos for a while now, so I can only imagine this is the beginning.